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Health Technology Assessment for Cardiovascular Digital Health Technologies and Artificial Intelligence: Why is it Different?

Abstract Innovations in healthcare are growing exponentially, resulting in improved quality of and access to care, as well as rising societal costs of care and variable reimbursement. In recent years,..

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Timing of congenital cardiac surgery in children who turned COVID-19 positive

Abstract We report a series of four patients with CHD who tested positive for COVID-19, got treated, and underwent cardiac surgery in the same sitting. All had an uneventful perioperative..

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Impact of left ventricular unloading using a peripheral Impella®-pump in eCPR patients

Abstract Background Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eCPR) is a rapidly growing treatment strategy due to increasing survival rates in selected patients. Additional left ventricular mechanical unloading, using a transfemoral micro-axial blood..

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Calcium administration In patients undergoing CardiAc suRgery under cardiopulmonary bypasS (ICARUS trial): Rationale and design of a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Introduction Weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a critical step of any cardiac surgical procedure and often requires pharmacologic intervention. Calcium ions are pivotal elements for the excitation-contraction coupling..

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Prevention of Cardiac Surgery–Associated Acute Kidney Injury by Implementing the KDIGO Guidelines in High-Risk Patients Identified by Biomarkers: The PrevAKI-Multicenter…

Abstract BACKGROUND:  Prospective, single-center trials have shown that the implementation of the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) recommendations in high-risk patients significantly reduced the development of acute kidney injury..

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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for COVID-19: evolving outcomes from the international Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Registry

Abstract Background Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, the care of patients with COVID-19 has changed and the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has increased. We aimed to..

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Cardiopulmonary Bypass–Induced Inflammation and Myocardial Ischemia and Reperfusion Injury Stimulates Accumulation of Soluble MER

Abstract Objectives:  Soluble MER has emerged as a potential biomarker for delayed resolution of inflammation after myocardial injury and a therapeutic target to reduce cardiac-related morbidity and mortality in adults...

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A Communication Guide for Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Decision-making surrounding extracorporeal membrane oxygenation initiation and decannulation has become a key challenge in critical care. Nuanced communication skills and transparent discussions about prognosis are imperative during this lifesaving,..

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Sublingual Microcirculatory Evaluation of Extracorporeal Hemoadsorption with CytoSorb in Abdominal Sepsis: A Case Report

This case reports on a 83-year-old man, with a history of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and myocardial infarction, who was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after..

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Effect of Acute Limb Ischemia on the Mortality of Patients with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Established by Femoral Vein-Arterial Catheterization and…

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a common treatment for cardiopulmonary failure. Although it can effectively reduce the mortality of patients with cardiopulmonary failure, it still has a high mortality..

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Risk factors for prolonged intensive care unit stays in patients after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass: A retrospective observational study

Abstract Objectives Patients after cardiac surgery with  (CPB) require a stay in the ICU postoperatively. This study aimed to investigate the incidence of prolonged length of stay (LOS) in the ICU..

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Implementation and Outcomes of a Mobile Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Program in the United States During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic

Abstract The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic began in the United States around March 2020. Because of limited access to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in the authors’ region, a mobile..

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Is Foot Drop an Underreported Sequela of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation?

Abstract Foot drop in the absence of limb ischemia is a chronic complication in peripheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) survivors; however, there is little published regarding the incidence and..

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A Modified Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest Technique Improves Early and Near-Midterm Results in Patients with Acute Type A Aortic Dissection

Abstract Background: The hypothermic circulatory arrest (HCA) is an indispensable step in the surgical treatment of an acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD), which could greatly affect the postoperative outcome. We..

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Implementation and 1-year follow-up of the cardiovascular ICU standardised handover

Abstract Background Miscommunication during clinical handover can lead to partial information transfer and healthcare provider dissatisfaction. We hypothesised that a quality improvement project to standardise the cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU)..

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Coagulation Profile of Neonates Undergoing Arterial Switch Surgery With Crystalloid Priming of the Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuit

Abstract Objectives The aim was to evaluate changes in the coagulation profile of cyanotic neonates, to analyze the effects of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) with crystalloid priming on their coagulation status,..

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What is the normal composition of pericardial fluid?

Abstract Objective Biochemical and cytological pericardial fluid (PF) analysis is essentially based on the knowledge of pleural fluid composition. The aim of the present study is to identify reference intervals (RIs)..

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Applications and Outcomes of Extracorporeal Life Support Use in Adult Liver Transplantation

Abstract The use of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is increasingly reported in adult liver transplantation (LT). However, neither the role of ECLS in the perioperative setting for LT nor its..

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Safety and utility of modified ultrafiltration in pediatric cardiac surgery

Abstract Introduction: Modified ultrafiltration (MUF) is employed at the termination of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in pediatric and neonatal patients undergoing congenital heart surgery to reduce the accumulation of total body..

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EOS ECMO

EOS ECMO is part of the LivaNova ECMO oxygenators family. Equipped with the well known Polymethylpentene Hollow Fiber, it guarantees optimal performance for Pediatric and Adult patients undergoing long duration..

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GDP : Goal-Directed Perfusion

Goal-Directed Perfusion and the CONNECT GDPMonitor LivaNova, alongside leading clinicians who have studied the clinical benefits and improved patient outcomes associated with the application of Goal-Directed Perfusion (GDP), is at..

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S5 Hybrid

The S5 Hybrid version is built on the S5 legacy and its proven reliability. This new addition to the LivaNova portfolio enables perfusionists to perform extracorporeal circulation with flexibility. With..

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INSPIRE : adult oxygenators

Inspire is a complete family of adult oxygenators designed from years of research and laboratory experience, input from clinical experts from around the world and the application of advanced manufacturing..

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S5 Heart-Lung Machine

With more than 7,000 devices delivered and 5,5 million patients treated, perfusionists worldwide are benefiting from the reliability of the S5 heart-lung machine.• Proven safety and reliability • State of..

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INSPIRE Min.I.

MINIMALLY INVASIVE PERFUSIONINSPIRE® Min.I. is an innovative Minimally Invasive perfusion system bringing safety to the system level.INSPIRE® Min.I. allows a low hemodilution cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).INSPIRE® Min.I. allows clinicians the choice..

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Dideco KIDS : line of pediatric oxygenators and arterial filters.

Small, sensitive neonatal and pediatric patients deserve dedicated perfusion systems.The Dideco KIDS line of pediatric oxygenators and arterial filters are the latest from a long history of pediatric perfusion advancements..

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LILLIPUT 2 Ecmo

Lilliput 2 ECMO is the new version completing the Lilliput oxygenators' family. Equipped with a long-term usage validated polymethylpentene membrane, it guarantees optimal performance for neonatal and infant patients undergoing..

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CONNECT : perfusion data management system

The Connect workflow system minimizes transcription errors, bias and all the drawbacks associated with manual operations.Connect allows trending and electronic transfer of data from LivaNova disposables. The perfusionist accesses all..

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ADULT CANNULAE : Product catalog

TABLE OF CONTENTSArterial CannulaeVenous Return CannulaeCardioplegia ProductsVentsSuction ProductsThoracic CathetersBeating Heart ProductsAccessoriesMinimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Cannulae[pdf-embedder url="https://perfusfind.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/LN_Adult-Cannulae-Catalogue_IM-02685_compressed.pdf" title="LN_Adult Cannulae Catalogue_IM-02685_compressed"]  

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HEARTLINK SYSTEM

LivaNova HEARTLINK is the first perfusion system automatically integrating perfusion data, critical patient parameters and product information to assist with implementation of Goal-Directed Perfusion, improved patient outcomes and increased clinical..

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